What Happened on June 24, 1884

Historical Events

  • John Lynch is 1st black elected chairman of Republican convention
  • The East Cleveland Street Railway Company begins the first U.S. commercial electric streetcar line in Cleveland, Ohio, on the Bentley-Knight system

About June 24, 1884

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 139 years, 10 months and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Cancer